Category: Odds ‘n Sods

Some fascinating demographics: This Map Shows Where Everyone Is Moving To And From In America. It is surprising to see an outflow from Wyoming. I suspect that some of that is oil and gas industry folks moving up to the Bakken Boom Towns. (Thanks to Bart S. for the link.)    o o o Michael Z. Williamson (SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large) spotted this: Buttstock Bashfest: GearScout finds out just how far tough talk goes    o o o Reality Check: Fast and Furious Operation Was Really About U.S. Supporting the Sinaloa Drug Cartel? (Thanks to B.B. for the link.)    …

Some good news from Canada: Matt Gurney: Ian Thomson acquitted after shooting at his attackers. BTW, donations to help Ian Thomson recoup his huge legal expenses can be sent to: Ed Burlew, In Trust 16 John Street Thornhill, Ontario L3T 1X8 (or phone: 1-888-gun-loss) Barrister Ed Burlew’s bona fides can be found here.    o o o Though nearly all of the dealers in the country seem to be sold out, Bob at Ready Made Resources wrote to tell me that they have three DPMS AR-15s still on hand: Two TAC2s and one Recon. These are not listed at their …

All of the major firearms industry vendors are gearing up for SHOT Show, 2013. It will be held January 15-18 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. A lot of our friends and associates will be there. For example, Mil-Comm lubricants will have a booth there (Booth # 4227) and Italian Gun Grease will be sharing a booth with Hero Guns (Booth #3727.) They will also have their own booth at the SHOT Show Media Day at the Range, which will be on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the Boulder Pistol & Rifle Range, Boulder City, …

Warning! Rep. DeGette’s magazine ban bill may come up for a vote as a “compromise” in just the next few days. DeGette is talking about momentum behind this bill, that now has umpteen co-sponsors. Please contact your congresscritters TODAY and demand that this bill and other civilian disarmament bills be stopped!    o o o Cool Tools had a pointer to this book: Hawke’s Special Forces Survival Handbook.    o o o Wayne B. wrote to mention that he enjoys reading Pastor Bret McAtee’s blog, Iron Ink. Wayne says: “It is not for the faint of heart.”    o o …

H.L. liked this: The Freest Place in the World. JWR’s Comment: Don’t assume that economic freedom equates to full liberties in all other aspects of life. Argentina is a MerCoSur (Mercado Común del Sur) treaty signatory, and hence (like all the others) they are gradually clamping down firearms ownership under a “harmonization” accord. (Harmonization is statist-speak for: “Let’s equally oppress all of our subjects, to the lowest common denominator.”) Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela are full MerCoSur members, and Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru are associate members. Just as with gun rights, I suspect that banking privacy will …

‘Black swan’ predictions for 2013 include solar storm    o o o Gun Grabbers Call For Re-Education Programs In Public Schools    o o o A reminder that Italian Gun Grease (all American-made products, but their chemist is Italian–so they thought it would be a catchy name), has some very good products for long term storage of pistols, rifles, and those now precious spare magazines. They are offering a special 25% discount for SurvivalBlog readers. Enter the coupon code RAWLES25 when you check out. Full disclosure: They offered me a 10% “piece of the action” for mentioning their products, but …

B.B. sent this great essay: Gun Control Tramples On The Certain Virtues Of A Heavily Armed Citizenry    o o o Light bulb ban on horizon. And speaking of legislation: New Year Welcomes Oddball State Laws. And the shackles have tightened even more in California: Open carry of long guns has been banned. (Are you ready to vote with your feet, Californians? Or are you going to wait until they put all gun owners on a par with child molestors?)    o o o OSOM suggested: Avoiding The Ethanol Blues    o o o Jim P. mentioned this book review: …

The news is full of sad tales like this: Fearful of ban, frenzied buyers swarm gun stores. And this: Shelves empty of AR-15s. And it is not just a shortage of AR-15s and magazines: Nation running out of ammo. And survey the crowd at the Las Vegas gun show! (Thanks to B.B. for the link.)    o o o J.B.G. sent: California gun sales jump; gun injuries, deaths fall    o o o Steve W. recommended the latest from Selco: 10 Rules for Trading in Long Term Survival Scenarios    o o o Facebook bans Gandhi quote as part of …

First Detailed National Map of Land-Cover Vegetation in U.S. (Thanks to Timothy B. for the link.)    o o o Sale ends December 31st! Ready Made Resources has extended their special pricing on genuine full mil-spec AN/PVS-14 Gen 3+ night vision scopes. They are offering these “grade A” autogated scopes with a free Picatinny rail weapons mount, free shutter eyepiece and free shipping. As usual, these include a head mount and carry case. These have a five year warranty and free annual maintenance for five years. Normally $3,895, these are on sale for $2,795 with free shipping. FWIW, I recently …

Pry: North Korea EMP attack could destroy U.S. — now    o o o F.J. suggested: Turn Your Mobile Phone Into a Survival Kit    o o o The Very Politically Incorrect Truth About The Second Amendment    o o o Intelligence community: U.S. out as sole superpower by 2030

Karl K. wrote to note that during recuperation from injury on active duty, a senior Army NCO is making some informative videos as “Maine Prepper”.    o o o Mike Williamson wrote to mention: “If anyone is looking for an AR-15, Gunbroke.comr has some AR pistols listed.  Most people don’t realize they exist, and that they can be legally converted to rifles, and back.  They’re much more reasonably priced than the rifles at the moment, provided people don’t get into bidding wars.”    o o o F.G. sent: How to Can Roast Beast    o o o Reader S.O.B. sent: …

Jim S. sent: Don’t Fear That Expired Food    o o o Reader W.C.P. suggested a piece by LTC Dave Grossman: The Enemy is Denial    o o o The fledgling C.R.O.S.S. missionary organization is looking for a volunteer publicist. In essence, they need someone to schedule interviews and to help write press releases. This is a way that you can help out that requires no cash outlay whatsoever. This position is not geographically bound. (You can live anywhere that there is a reliable Internet connection.)

Feinstein’s ‘assault weapon’ ban would be tantamount to confiscation. (A hat tip to Jim W. for the link.) Here is a summary in Feinstein’s own words about how she plans to “perfect” renewal of the 1994 to 2004 ban. The law would be worded so that you semi-auto rifles could not be passed on to your heirs. When you die, your guns would have to be turned in for destruction! Please contact your senators and congressmen and urge them to vigorously oppose any new restrictions on guns and full capacity magazines.    o o o Reader Vince W. alerted me …

One more reason to flee the over-populous eastern seaboard Nanny States: Outrageous… Lib NY Paper Publishes Names & Addresses of Legal Gun Permit Holders    o o o 10 Best Personal Defense Stories of 2012    o o o Gregg suggested: The Crude Homemade Guns Of The Chechen Army    o o o Matt B. recommended: Christianophobia    o o o Antique Firearms is liquidating all their inventory. SurvivalBlog readers can use coupon code SURVIVAL for 20% off. All offers are considered. The Federal exemption for no paperwork pre-1899 guns may become a thing of the past, with upcoming legislation. …